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West Chester Police promote Bruce Hoffbauer to assistant chief; takes oath at Jan. 14 meeting
Summary
Captain Bruce Hoffbauer was promoted to assistant chief of the West Chester Township Police Department and sworn in during the Jan. 14 trustees meeting; trustees approved the promotion and the board and state representative presented commendations.
The West Chester Township Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Captain Bruce Hoffbauer to assistant chief of police, effective Jan. 15, 2025, and Hoffbauer took the oath of office at the Jan. 14 trustees meeting.
Administrator Burks requested the motion to promote Hoffbauer at a biweekly salary of $5,348.27; trustees moved and seconded the promotion and approved it by roll call. Hoffbauer has been with the West Chester Township Police Department since 2021 and brings 38 years of law enforcement experience, including prior tenure at the Cincinnati Police Department. The record shows Hoffbauer holds a B.S. in criminal justice from the University of Cincinnati and completed the Southern Police Institute—s Administrative Officers Course.
After the trustees— approval, Hoffbauer was sworn in and several officials and family members participated in the ceremonial portion. State Representative Jennifer Gross presented a certificate from the Ohio House of Representatives thanking Hoffbauer for his service. Hoffbauer spoke at the meeting, saying he was "beyond humble and appreciative for this opportunity" and credited prior chiefs and mentors for his career path. Trustees and attendees congratulated Hoffbauer and noted the promotion opens opportunities for additional internal promotions within the department.
No further action was required by the board beyond the approval and oath.
